Mechanical / Plumbing & Fire Protection Assessor

COLORADO NETWORK STAFFING INC•Air Force Academy, CO

10d•$38 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

Colorado Network Staffing (CNS) is seeking an experienced Mechanical / Plumbing & Fire Protection Assessor – BUILDER Assessor to conduct Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) at government and military locations. This position will focus primarily on evaluating, identifying, measuring, and documenting HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related mechanical building systems to support repair requirements, cost estimates, and long-range maintenance planning. The Mechanical / Plumbing & Fire Protection Assessor will work as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team evaluating facilities such as hangars, warehouses, administrative and operations buildings, vehicle maintenance shops, and other federal facilities. Assessments are conducted using the BUILDER™ Sustainment Management System (SMS). Collected BUILDER™ data is used to evaluate facility conditions and develop repair or replacement requirements, anticipated replacement intervals, preliminary scopes, and cost estimates for major facility systems and components.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in mechanical systems, facility assessments, building inspection, construction, facility management, or a related field.
Registered engineer or eligible for professional registration within approximately two (2) years.
Working knowledge of commercial or institutional HVAC and mechanical systems.
Ability to identify hydronic system components, packaged HVAC equipment, air-side systems, exhaust systems, split systems, VFDs, and associated equipment.
Working knowledge of plumbing systems, fixtures, piping, pumps, water heaters, and backflow prevention devices.
Ability to identify and inventory common fire protection and fire alarm components.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and plumbing drawings, equipment schedules, and facility documentation.
Ability to perform field measurements, quantity estimates, and basic calculations.
Ability to use a tablet, stylus, measuring devices, camera, and other field equipment.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accurate data collection.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary assessment team.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to successfully complete a Federal Background Check.
Must be able to obtain and maintain access to federal and military facilities.
Must have or be able to obtain an applicable U.S. security clearance if required by the assigned project.

Nice To Haves

Previous BUILDER™ Sustainment Management System (SMS) experience.
Previous Facility Condition Assessment experience.
Experience assessing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems in commercial, institutional, federal, or military facilities.
Mechanical engineering, mechanical inspection, or mechanical asset management experience.
Facility management or asset management experience.
Experience with boilers, chillers, hydronic systems, air handling systems, plumbing infrastructure, and fire protection systems.
Experience reviewing mechanical and plumbing construction documents.
Experience supporting federal or military facilities.
Military experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct visual condition assessments of HVAC and mechanical equipment and systems.
Identify hydronic heating and cooling system components, including boilers, chillers, pumps, air separators, expansion tanks, pot feeders, and related equipment.
Identify packaged HVAC systems and associated components.
Identify air-side components, including air handling units, Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes, fans, duct-related equipment, and other air distribution components.
Identify exhaust fans and ventilation equipment.
Identify split systems and other common heating and cooling equipment.
Identify Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), controls, and other associated mechanical system components.
Identify elevators, lifts, and other conveyance equipment when required by the assessment scope.
Document equipment type, quantity, configuration, and observable condition.
Identify visible signs of deterioration, corrosion, leakage, damage, or other deficiencies affecting mechanical systems.
Identify, count, and document plumbing fixtures, including toilets, sinks, urinals, drinking fountains, and other common fixtures.
Identify domestic and service water heaters.
Identify plumbing pumps and associated equipment.
Identify backflow prevention devices.
Estimate linear footage of piping using field measurements, drawings, established formulas, or other available facility information.
Identify visible plumbing system components and document observable conditions.
Perform basic measurements and calculations necessary to accurately inventory plumbing assets.
Review building drawings and available facility documentation to assist with plumbing system identification.
Identify, count, and document visible fire protection and fire alarm components.
Identify devices such as horns, strobes, pull stations, and other applicable fire protection or notification devices.
Follow established inventory requirements for documenting fire protection systems.
Identify visible fire suppression and associated system components within the assessment scope.
Document component quantities, types, locations, and observable conditions.
Review available facility drawings and system information to support accurate fire protection inventories.
Coordinate with other assessment disciplines when fire protection systems interface with electrical, architectural, or mechanical systems.
Conduct Facility Condition Assessments at federal and military facilities using BUILDER™ SMS.
Collect facility system condition information used to support repair projects, cost estimates, and long-range maintenance planning.
Use a tablet and stylus to enter asset and condition information while performing field assessments.
Accurately classify mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection components according to established assessment procedures.
Follow BUILDER™ inventory rules, naming conventions, data requirements, and quality standards.
Maintain organized electronic records for large volumes of facility asset data.
Review collected data for accuracy, consistency, and completeness before submission.
Support quality-control reviews and make corrections when discrepancies are identified.
Count, measure, and calculate quantities of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection assets.
Review mechanical drawings, plumbing plans, equipment schedules, and available facility documentation.
Gather relevant information through field observations and discussions with facility occupants or representatives.
Capture photographs and supporting documentation of equipment and observable conditions.
Identify discrepancies between field conditions, drawings, and existing facility information.
Apply critical thinking and ask appropriate questions to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate deliverables.
Maintain complete and organized field notes and electronic assessment records.
Take ownership of data quality and ensure collected information accurately represents facility conditions.
While the primary focus of this position is mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, the assessor may assist with identifying and documenting related facility assets, including: HVAC equipment and controls. Plumbing fixtures and piping. Domestic water systems. Boilers and chillers. Pumps and water heaters. Exhaust and ventilation systems. Fire alarm and notification devices. Fire suppression system components. Maintenance equipment, including lifts and air compressors. Conveyance equipment. Other related facility assets encountered during assessments.
Work collaboratively with mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, and other assessment team members.
Follow established project schedules, assessment procedures, and site-access requirements.
Communicate professionally with facility personnel, occupants, project managers, and team members.
Coordinate assessment activities to minimize disruption to occupied and operational facilities.
Support completion of assessments according to project schedules while maintaining high data-quality standards.
Contribute to reliable facility information used to support maintenance and infrastructure decisions for federal and military facilities.